I looked at this lens for a while when I started into the Fujifilm system, but after I got the XF 35mm f/1.4 (a year after the 35mm f/2 Fujicron), I stopped looking for my normal lens. The 35mm f/1.4 was so good IMO that I felt that I gave up nothing from my full frame Nikon DSLRs moving into Fuji. Enjoyed your video and hope you get some nice images with your new lens
I have managed to get my hands on all three Touit lenses at very reasonable prices. The 32mm is one of my favourites. I have no problems with the lens on the X-T5.
This is my favorite lens for the X system. I learned about it from the YTber GXACE. Its colors and rendering are beautiful. I pair it with my XT5.Edit: most of the time, I don't give a sh*t about corner sharpness. The lens is plenty sharp enough.
Thank you for the review on the newer X-T5. I have used this Zeiss lens on my 16 MP X-T1 and my 24 MP X-T2 and it's super sharp there. I love it for the unique (for a modern AF lens) bokeh style and the overall rendering character, together with the cool lens design. For general purposes, I also own a XF 35mm F2, but the Zeiss always feels special to me and produces more "remarkable" images. I clearly prefer it over the XF 35mm F1.4, which I also had for couple of weeks, but never felt so special compared to the Zeiss.
I’ve always wanted to try this lens, the looks colour is spectacular. Would be nice if you could do side by side review of this lens and Fuji 35mm f1.4
thank you for this review. in your video this lens looks indeed nice, certainly better than i had in mind from other (printed) reviews. but i love my xf 35mm 1.4 and won't need this one. but it seems to be an interesting alternative for those in want of a nifty fifty.
My compare to XF 35/1.4 on an X-T2: Wide open the Zeiss@F1.8 has good sharpness in the center, while the Fujinon@1.4 is ok. So Zeiss is better, but please keep in mind that the Fuji has a bit faster maximum aperture, so comparison is not 100% fair. Stop down to F2.0 and they change places, the Fujinon has a bit edge. The center is decent sharp on both, the corners are soft. CA is becoming absent. At F2.8 they change places again and the Zeiss is better, especially if you compose your subject close to the edges. The Fuji still soft on edges, while the Zeiss has good sharpness on the whole frame. Both shine at F4-F8, both have it's best performance at F4. For portraits both useable wide open, if I have a younger subject I prefer to stop down to F2-2.8 for better sharpness and optimal optical performance. The Zeiss has a bit brighter, more vibrant colours, and has that 3D pop if the subject maintains distance from the background. Both bokeh can be busy if the background has great variability in lightness or colour. If I want to blur the background the optimal result comes from the Fujinon@f2.0, if I want to show some environment I prefer the Zeiss@F2.8 or slower. But both are a great lens, the differences are small. From a design perspective I love them both. The Zeiss is very unique with its industrial design, the Fujinon has that rectro vibe with it's cool squared metal lenshood. To be honest, I prefer the 23mm focal lens (ekv. 35mm) to 35mm (ekv. 50mm) but despite this, these two optics are among my favourites. I wish the 23mm lens would be so cool on Fujifilm.
Hey Andrei, I am in the market for a new setup, and I was wondering if you could give your input? I currently have a X-T1, but in 7 months I'm going on a 6-month vacation around the world, mostly Africa, Asia and New Zealand. For this, I'd love a newer camera to 'document' my trip using both photography and videography. I am currently exclusively a photographer, but I'd really love to dabble in the art of cinematic films in style with someone like Phillip Q Vu, Natalie Lynn, Dayo and Oliver Keys. Therefore I'd really like a camera that could enable me to shoot somewhat cinematic films and amazing stills. In photography, I mainly shoot nature, street and fast-moving sports. It's quite a challenge, to me at least, to find just one camera in the Fuji-lineup that suits my needs, but I have been looking at the X-T4, X-T5, X-S20, X-H2 and the X-H2S. I'd like for it to be as cheap as possible, whilst still not holding me back in the creative outflow. I'm really quite stuck, and any and every help is greatly appreciated, thanks!
I think the best option for what you are describing would be the X-H2S, I know it is the most expensive but they have good prices second hand. The second option would be the X-S20 a good hybrid camera.
I love this lens. I think the choice for those with an appreciation of optical qualities and characteristics, its this or the XF35/1.4. The 33 is just to bland and boring, necessary at times but a killjoy. I think the marvel that Zeiss have achieved here is; 1) acceptably sharp at 1.8 in the center, making all portraits at 1.8 a strong option 2) unique soap bubble bokeh 3) a Zeiss 3D pop. It depends on the light, distance etc, but sometimes the subject matter can really punch off the page which at 1.8 on APS-C can be hard to do. 4) good contrast 5) good colours 6) good micro contrast 7) acceptable AF 8) lightweight and compact 9) CA decently controlled The bad would be some AF noise and the rubber for aperture and focus ring (you can't easily feel what yer hand is resting on and the rubber can get loose over time with climates that experience intense temperature changes). I would have preferred a different texture so that I know I have my fingers either on the focus ring or aperture ring. On the whole it is an incredibly unique lens that every Fuji owner should experience and play with. My only gripe is that there are not more lenses like this, its not easy to push the vintage vibe whilst not being just a trash lens (*cough SIRUI Sniper cough*).
@@SummersSnaps love this lens as well. I own both e and x mount versions. Spot on with your comments. I’m not really bothered by the focus noise, I think the XF27 mm r wr is worse. The Zeiss pop is what drew me to it.
The first time I noticed bokeh like this, and really appreciated it, was in a movie theater watching Jurassic Park. Since then, I’ve always loved this type of bokeh. I mostly bought this lens because of you; you put it on my radar a couple of years ago in a comment, but it was really hard to find a good one here in Spain.
@@NunoMontezSilveira tough to say, I don't own the lens. From what I've seen here and elsewhere, it's a great character lens with only f1.8 on APSC, I wouldn't pay over €300-400 to be honest, especially with the latest range of China lenses improving a lot. The Fuji 35 f2 is €380 with WR, this Zeiss is €500-700 in Germany. If it was f1.4 with WR, it would be a different story.
Gold -> “no photo won a prize for sharpness”
Thank you!
I looked at this lens for a while when I started into the Fujifilm system, but after I got the XF 35mm f/1.4 (a year after the 35mm f/2 Fujicron), I stopped looking for my normal lens. The 35mm f/1.4 was so good IMO that I felt that I gave up nothing from my full frame Nikon DSLRs moving into Fuji.
Enjoyed your video and hope you get some nice images with your new lens
Thank you! The Fujifilm XF 35mm f1.4 is my favourite lens of all time.
I just picked this lens up a week ago. Super underrated! A lot smaller than I thought it was going to be. Love the images that come out every time.
Totally agree!
I have managed to get my hands on all three Touit lenses at very reasonable prices. The 32mm is one of my favourites. I have no problems with the lens on the X-T5.
Nice, I hope you enjoy them! How is the macro lens?
@ it is very well built and very sharp. There is no focus limiter so focusing dom close up to infinity can take time.
This is my favorite lens for the X system. I learned about it from the YTber GXACE. Its colors and rendering are beautiful. I pair it with my XT5.Edit: most of the time, I don't give a sh*t about corner sharpness. The lens is plenty sharp enough.
It really is a nice lens, love the bokeh.
Hello, Andrei. Great review! Between the XF35 1.4 and this Zeiss 32 1.8, which one would you keep?
Hello 😅 XF35 1.4
I still love the Fujifilm XF35mm f1.4 more.
I love the 35 1.4 as well
This lens is so amazing it got me a couple of wedding jobs
Nice! Yes, the Zeiss Touit 32mm f1.8 is a special lens.
Thank you for the review on the newer X-T5. I have used this Zeiss lens on my 16 MP X-T1 and my 24 MP X-T2 and it's super sharp there. I love it for the unique (for a modern AF lens) bokeh style and the overall rendering character, together with the cool lens design. For general purposes, I also own a XF 35mm F2, but the Zeiss always feels special to me and produces more "remarkable" images. I clearly prefer it over the XF 35mm F1.4, which I also had for couple of weeks, but never felt so special compared to the Zeiss.
I am glad you like my video! The Zeiss Touit 32mm f1.8 performs very well on the X-T5 and newer cameras because of the improved autofocus.
I’ve always wanted to try this lens, the looks colour is spectacular. Would be nice if you could do side by side review of this lens and Fuji 35mm f1.4
Maybe next year, I no longer have the 35mm f1.4
Great review as usual! If you were to own a lens in the 32-35mm, would you go for this or the Fuji 35mm f2.0 XF?
I would go for this or the XF 35mm f1.4.
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thank you for this review. in your video this lens looks indeed nice, certainly better than i had in mind from other (printed) reviews.
but i love my xf 35mm 1.4 and won't need this one. but it seems to be an interesting alternative for those in want of a nifty fifty.
Glad it was helpful! If you find one at a good price, it can be a nice nifty fifty.
Now, I wish you could review the touit 50mm. There’s so little information for it outside of macro.
I am looking for one but can't promise it will be soon.
My compare to XF 35/1.4 on an X-T2:
Wide open the Zeiss@F1.8 has good sharpness in the center, while the Fujinon@1.4 is ok. So Zeiss is better, but please keep in mind that the Fuji has a bit faster maximum aperture, so comparison is not 100% fair.
Stop down to F2.0 and they change places, the Fujinon has a bit edge. The center is decent sharp on both, the corners are soft. CA is becoming absent.
At F2.8 they change places again and the Zeiss is better, especially if you compose your subject close to the edges. The Fuji still soft on edges, while the Zeiss has good sharpness on the whole frame.
Both shine at F4-F8, both have it's best performance at F4.
For portraits both useable wide open, if I have a younger subject I prefer to stop down to F2-2.8 for better sharpness and optimal optical performance. The Zeiss has a bit brighter, more vibrant colours, and has that 3D pop if the subject maintains distance from the background. Both bokeh can be busy if the background has great variability in lightness or colour. If I want to blur the background the optimal result comes from the Fujinon@f2.0, if I want to show some environment I prefer the Zeiss@F2.8 or slower. But both are a great lens, the differences are small.
From a design perspective I love them both. The Zeiss is very unique with its industrial design, the Fujinon has that rectro vibe with it's cool squared metal lenshood. To be honest, I prefer the 23mm focal lens (ekv. 35mm) to 35mm (ekv. 50mm) but despite this, these two optics are among my favourites. I wish the 23mm lens would be so cool on Fujifilm.
Thank you for sharing your experience with these two lenses!
Hey Andrei,
I am in the market for a new setup, and I was wondering if you could give your input?
I currently have a X-T1, but in 7 months I'm going on a 6-month vacation around the world, mostly Africa, Asia and New Zealand. For this, I'd love a newer camera to 'document' my trip using both photography and videography. I am currently exclusively a photographer, but I'd really love to dabble in the art of cinematic films in style with someone like Phillip Q Vu, Natalie Lynn, Dayo and Oliver Keys. Therefore I'd really like a camera that could enable me to shoot somewhat cinematic films and amazing stills.
In photography, I mainly shoot nature, street and fast-moving sports. It's quite a challenge, to me at least, to find just one camera in the Fuji-lineup that suits my needs, but I have been looking at the X-T4, X-T5, X-S20, X-H2 and the X-H2S.
I'd like for it to be as cheap as possible, whilst still not holding me back in the creative outflow.
I'm really quite stuck, and any and every help is greatly appreciated, thanks!
I think the best option for what you are describing would be the X-H2S, I know it is the most expensive but they have good prices second hand. The second option would be the X-S20 a good hybrid camera.
Appreciate your videos mate 👍 👌 💙
Glad you like them! Cheers!
I love this lens. I think the choice for those with an appreciation of optical qualities and characteristics, its this or the XF35/1.4. The 33 is just to bland and boring, necessary at times but a killjoy. I think the marvel that Zeiss have achieved here is;
1) acceptably sharp at 1.8 in the center, making all portraits at 1.8 a strong option
2) unique soap bubble bokeh
3) a Zeiss 3D pop. It depends on the light, distance etc, but sometimes the subject matter can really punch off the page which at 1.8 on APS-C can be hard to do.
4) good contrast
5) good colours
6) good micro contrast
7) acceptable AF
8) lightweight and compact
9) CA decently controlled
The bad would be some AF noise and the rubber for aperture and focus ring (you can't easily feel what yer hand is resting on and the rubber can get loose over time with climates that experience intense temperature changes). I would have preferred a different texture so that I know I have my fingers either on the focus ring or aperture ring.
On the whole it is an incredibly unique lens that every Fuji owner should experience and play with. My only gripe is that there are not more lenses like this, its not easy to push the vintage vibe whilst not being just a trash lens (*cough SIRUI Sniper cough*).
@@SummersSnaps love this lens as well. I own both e and x mount versions. Spot on with your comments. I’m not really bothered by the focus noise, I think the XF27 mm r wr is worse. The Zeiss pop is what drew me to it.
The first time I noticed bokeh like this, and really appreciated it, was in a movie theater watching Jurassic Park. Since then, I’ve always loved this type of bokeh. I mostly bought this lens because of you; you put it on my radar a couple of years ago in a comment, but it was really hard to find a good one here in Spain.
@@AndreiDimaReviews 🤗😘
Friend I hope you and the people close to you are well. A hug from Italy
Thank you so much! Horrible what happened this year in Europe! We are ok because we moved from Valencia in June.
This lens is surprising Andrei great review my friend
Thank you so much! The Zeiss Touit 32mm f1.8 is very underrated lens.
Hi Andrei - heard about the floods in Spain. Hope you are ok.
Me and my family are ok, thank you for asking. We no longer live in Valencia, we moved in June.
@ glad to hear that.
this is so hard to get for x mount at the moment
I know, it took me about a year to find one at a good price.
Contrast and colours hits different
True
Sharpness is overatted, I miss focus enough time on good comp and still get a good image
True, not every lens needs to be sharp. I use the sharp ones for client work and the lenses with character for my personal projects.
Hi ...we have all seen the bad wether in Spain( Valencia ) ..i hope everything is oké with you and your families
Thank you so much! Horrible what happened this year in Europe! We are ok because we moved from Valencia in June.
@@AndreiDimaReviews Thanks Andrei...good to hear from you!
Overpriced nowadays. If this exact same lens was 7Artisans branded instead of Zeiss, nobody would talk about it
Unfortunately, it’s overpriced even secondhand-some people are asking as much as 450 euros, which is just too much.
How much would a fair price be?
@@NunoMontezSilveira tough to say, I don't own the lens. From what I've seen here and elsewhere, it's a great character lens with only f1.8 on APSC, I wouldn't pay over €300-400 to be honest, especially with the latest range of China lenses improving a lot. The Fuji 35 f2 is €380 with WR, this Zeiss is €500-700 in Germany. If it was f1.4 with WR, it would be a different story.
@@NunoMontezSilveira 300-350
@@NunoMontezSilveira I've bought mine for approx. 350 EUR here in Hungary.
In my opinion, this lens has one of the most unpleasant bokeh, looks disgusting
Ok, bokeh is subjective-some people like the soap bubble effect, while others don’t.
disgusting is a bit harsh, but seeing the examples, I'd say the bokeh is certainly quite busy
@@martinphilipps8678 I enjoy this type of bokeh. If you want to see something similar in a movie, watch the first Jurassic Park.
I actually prefer it bokeh to the 35/1.4, I find it less busy than the Fujinon. But these are small differences.
And now its getting expensive again. 😅
I wouldn’t say I’m that influential.